Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in South Yorkshire

39 reviews

£1500

Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandManchester

Make your event an outstanding, unforgettable experience with the UK's finest professional ceilidh band for hire.

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62 reviews

£1.25 - £915

Aluinn Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLeeds

Top-class Ceilidh / Barndance band based in Northern England. Aluinn play an exciting mix of Scottish, Irish, English and American jigs

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25 reviews

From£800

Roisin Ban

Ceilidh bandPontefract

Roisin Ban - One of the best traditional Irish Celtic folk & ceili band in the UK. Played at Whitby & Sidmouth Folk Weeks, Costa Del Folk +

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21 reviews

Bash Street Band

Ceilidh bandSheffield

Bridging time-honoured tradition & lively ceilidh celebrations since '93!

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6 reviews

£850 - £1300

Head Over Reels

Ceilidh bandLeek

Exuberant and energetic barn dance and ceilidh band, available UK-wide for weddings, functions, & festivals. Various sizes of line-up.

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27 reviews

£1062.50 - £1250

Tartan Trio Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandManchester

Young, energetic and professional ceilidh entertainment for Weddings and Events throughout the UK!

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8 reviews

Behan's Footsteps

Ceilidh bandLeeds

Irish Folk Duo of Brothers, Accordion, Violin, Guitar and Vocals.

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6 reviews

£230 - £405

🎸 ACOUSTIC DUO 🎤

Ceilidh bandStockport

Guaranteed to get the good vibes flowing in your venue, bringing a fresh groove and energy to the acoustic world.

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9 reviews

£487.50 - £750

Bracken Rigg Band

Ceilidh bandDoncaster

Traditional Scottish/Irish accordion & fiddle band, playing for Burns, Ceilidh, Barn Dances, Weddings

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3 reviews

£875 - £1125

Chimera

Ceilidh bandManchester

A young and punchy folk band based in Manchester - available for gigs and ceilidhs in the North of England and further afield

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2 reviews

£500 - £1125

Ceilidh Capers

Ceilidh bandAshbourne

Ceilidh Capers - including a great highland bagpiper and excellent ceilidh band providing everything you need for a fabulous party event

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2 reviews

£400 - £800

Riverborn

Ceilidh bandHuddersfield

Traditional Celtic Folk duo based in Yorkshire, bringing a modern twist to Irish traditional music for your event!

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65 reviews

£1250 - £2200

Ceilidh With Us

Ceilidh bandLuton

We're bringing Ceilidh back and we're up for the craic! Come all ye lasses & rogues, strap in your brogues and step out for the Ceilidh 🕺🎻

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61 reviews

£787.50 - £1700

Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Spreading Scottish Ceilidh around the North-East: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced all are welcome!

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48 reviews

£1468.75 - £2406.25

The Jacobites

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The renowned Scottish Ceilidh band featuring folk/rock/pop covers and Scottish and Irish songs available for weddings and events

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42 reviews

£625 - £1075

Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB)

Ceilidh bandBrighton

The Buchanan Ceilidh Band comprises highly experienced musicians who are spontaneous and quirky when playing for ceilidhs/barn dances!

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43 reviews

From£320

Flaming Heather

Ceilidh bandLivingston

We operate as a two piece wherever possible and can handle most jobs with accordion/fiddle and calling with great success'.

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55 reviews

£940

Wraggle Taggle

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An award-winning Ceilidh Band of fun traditional musicians with a Caller available to perform at your wedding or any other event.

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Adwick le Street
Bawtry
Bentley
Bolton Upon Dearne
Conisbrough
Dinnington
Goldthorpe
Maltby
Mexborough
Penistone
Rawmarsh
Royston
Stocksbridge
Thorne
Thurnscoe
Tickhill
Wath upon Dearne
Wombwell
Worsbrough

Postcodes covered:

DN1, DN10, DN11, DN12, DN14, DN2, DN3, DN4, DN5, DN6, DN7, DN8, DN9, HD9, S1, S10, S11, S12, S13, S14, S17, S2, S20, S25, S26, S3, S35, S36, S4, S5, S6, S60, S61, S62, S63, S64, S65, S66, S7, S70, S71, S72, S73, S74, S75, S8, S80, S81, S9

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in South Yorkshire

"Triple Scotch played at my daughter’s wedding and were simply fantastic. Everyone (at all ages and none with previous ceildh experience) had a great time. Many thanks for such a great nights entertainment- I’d highly recommend this band. "

Christine hired Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in South Yorkshire)

Verified Review, 25 October 2025

"Highly recommend Aluinn Ceilidh Band, really lovely to deal with and put on a spectacular show. The music was just beautiful, and I could of happily danced the night away to them. Thank you so much guys 💕 "

Sallie hired Aluinn Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in South Yorkshire)

Verified Review, 11 October 2025

"Fantastic band, really knew how to get everyone involved in the formation dancing and were flexible around our speeches running late and our food scheduled for during their set. Lovely people as well."

Michael hired Bash Street Band for a Wedding (available in South Yorkshire)

Verified Review, 3 October 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in South Yorkshire

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How to pronounce ceilidh band?

The word "ceilidh" is pronounced as "kay-lee." Therefore, a ceilidh band is pronounced as "kay-lee band." The term originates from Scottish Gaelic and refers to a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering, typically involving folk music, dancing, and storytelling.

How to pick a wedding ceilidh band?

Finding the ceilidh band for your event can seem like a daunting task, but with Encore, you can ensure to find the perfect band for you. You can browse through our selection of 178 professional and talented ceilidh bands on our site where you can filter by location, price, theme and check availability. We also provide reviews so you make bet a sense of their style and be assured of their professionalism. Once you shortlisted a few ceilidh bands you're interested in, you can directly enquire on the site and ask some more specific questions such as song requests. You can also reach out to one of our bookings experts to get tailored recommendations based on your tastes as a couple.

Hiring a Wedding Ceilidh Band in South Yorkshire

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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1 hour

Busiest times:

June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Wedding Ceilidh Band in South Yorkshire?

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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